Is Medical Coding a Good Career?

[@alfredsmalls1329]

Thank you for your videos, I currently take coding at Carrington College and my instructor uses your videos all the time, I was a certified ambulance coder before and look forward to the future

[@thetruthwillnevergovoided4344]

While online certification programs can be valuable, it's important to remember that simply earning a certification may not guarantee your dream job. It's essential to combine certification with practical experience and networking to enhance your job prospects.

[@kemom7171]

how to acquire experience and networking !!

[@MichelleDerus]

I want to work remotely. Also, what online school is best?

[@MichelleDerus]

How do you get experience if they won't hire new coders?

[@thetruthwillnevergovoided4344]

You have to go to a credible institution and get your certification from there first. Once you do that, then you can move on to taking more certifications to strengthen your skills online, in that order.

[@haleyvance2664]

This video answered a lot of questions and was super helpful! Thank you! Looking forward to joining the field. :)

[@ritaperes4430]

It is hard to find a job as a CPC A without experience. Very hard!

[@KitsuneMiko383]

@ritaperes4430 almost impossible! I've only gotten two interviews in the almost two months since I got my certification, and neither panned out because I have 0 job experience in the field, 10+ years customer service experience be damned.

[@amyk5260]

I studied medical coding in college for 2 years. Spent hours upon hours looking for a job, gave up and lost my certification. I could not afford the certification fees and continuing education credits without a job.

[@meenasathis4887]

U r from?​@@dgerdner

[@benicio1967]

@@dgerdnerand all the money too. Thank you for telling us. You’ve helped me decide against pursuing this shy further. That has to be extremely disheartening for her.

[@kemom7171]

@@benicio1967 so what is instead medical coding !!

[@ryanhellrung8748]

I have a question. Are there any entry level positions that i can get into without the certification while you are going for a certification? I got my associate degree in biomedical engineering technology/htm and have been a technician for about 3 years now. Thank you

[@andreamarie443]

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[@NJohsnon]

Love your content and I’ve subscribed to your channel. Thank you. I am self-studying as I have been in the medical field for 15 years and my A&P is solid. I’m struggling to find the CMS/ Medicare information that I need to study w/o becoming overwhelmed. Any thoughts? Thank you

[@NatalieJones-c8k]

What is the best professional associations for job fairs and networking events.

[@dalalmuhsen]

Hi, we need your help in this coding class we're in ..Health information management technology book sixth edition we need videos about it please

[@emilywiemann5868]

Does being a veteran help? Im a disabled veteran and really have been looking into coding as a career but i keep seeing that it wont be possible without tons of experience that i dont have.

[@lindarockower6028]

@emilywiemann5868 hi, my husband is a disabled vet also, he is not a coder at all, but I think you can get your online training w/o paying for it, and might work for the VA hospitals. Vet advantage inside track.

[@emilywiemann5868]

@lindarockower6028 thank you!!

[@jackiemccoy436]

I looked on your page and maybe i missed it but do you cover ICD 10 PCS? I have to do that for my course and I HATE it. I dont get it at all. ICd 10 CM makes sense but the PCs is awful and Im not following with my unhelpful course instruction. Or has anyone found anything helpful? I am in tears trying to figure this out.

[@sierrashakia8655]

@@jackiemccoy436 do google search if you cannot purchase the manual. I’m online schooling currently and you should purchase the ICD-10-PCS manual

[@caleblo77]

​@@jackiemccoy436 what are you struggling with? Most of Victoria's credentials are outpatient/pro fee focused and I don't see her discuss much about PCS. You don't need PCS unless you are an Inpatient coder or taking Inpatient credentials/certification exams (like the CCS or CIC). And most inpatient jobs usually prefer credentials from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) and rarely hire new coders for Inpatient coding. Most coding jobs out there are outpatient/pro fee. AAPC does have Inpatient credentials but in my opinion they are more a resource for Outpatient/Pro fee.

[@jackiemccoy436]

@@caleblo77 im doing an online course, to get a job as a coder in any part of my hospital, even the clinics, you dont have to have experience but you have to have a certification. so i signed up for a course and its mostly ICD 10 CM and coming up is CPT codes, but right now im in a whole section of PCS and the course is not great on providing help in my opinion. Im struggling to find much on youtube, it seems to me to be like, the opposite of ICD 10 CM. Im really starting to get those codes but the PCS seems to be opposite? I guess of CM. I just need to know enough to pass I guess but Im def on the struggle bus.

[@caleblo77]

@@jackiemccoy436 thankfully, PCS is only going to be used in the Inpatient setting and most coders and jobs out there won't need it. To pass the course, I would look at AHIMA resources if there are any that would help. CMS' MLN has a free course in PCS training (www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/MLN/WBT/MLN4151758-ICD-10-PCS/ICD10PCS/index.html) that might help. I learned PCS in school and on the job coding Inpatient charts. You'll need to understand the root operations and terminology (example just because a physician says "excision" you have to make sure you are using the PCS term for what the documentation supports). PCS is complex because there are so many options, but once you have a grasp on root operations the rest is really just reading the document (or prompt) to find the remaining digits of the code. Good luck!

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[@sylwia971]

I have a question . lf you English, not is my m first language, and I'm not fluently. l can become medical coding? That means l m dont know medical terminology. Shoud l remember medical terminology? Or can l translate? Thank you all my heart for answers ❤

[@Jan6767]

Hi Victoria, can the CPC exam can be taken at any time, I have been studying since July hoping to sit by early Nov…? By the way great videos🎉🎉

[@adamkristib1996]

Have an interview next wednesday for urlogy clinic. I have trauma and emergency general surgery coding, over 10 years. They want my surgical experience. Urology is a different animal. What should i be studying before interview?

[@nikithanalininikki6560]

Hi

[@benicio1967]

It’s a shame no one gets answers on this channel.

[@valerieanes2850]

Hi 👋 How to code pain due to influenzal pleurisy?

[@fatchiness]

hello ms victoria. I am RN and passed my CPC exam last march. but since then I cant find opportunity online since I am currently living here in Qatar where medical coders are not in demand. any tip how to jump start in this career?

[@yosan1810]

@@fatchiness hi, im currently taking medical coding course and I am also based here in Qatar. Is it really difficult to land a coding job?😔😔 im worried

[@TheBulge]

@@yosan1810 yes, it is near impossible no matter where you are. The remote work craze killed it. You need to be working I claims or billing then move up to medical coding internally to have a good chance of success.

[@Iam_Celene]

Does a certificate in medical coding make as much money as a 2 year degree in medical coding?

[@kfabulaa]

@@Iam_Celene all coders require certification and going through a college program will provide you the tools and voucher to go take the certification exam.

[@ContempoCoding]

Exactly. Employers are looking for AAPC or AHIMA certifications -- the exact training doesn't always matter but may look slightly better if it's from a more reputable organization. Employers tend to not have a difference in pay for college degree vs not.

[@jeepster6419]

Which one is reputable organization?

[@hyde4never]

When AI becomes the future trend, medical coding may not be a good career consideration. There are many hospitals already try to use "Epic" to code the ancillary cases. A lot of ancillary coders got laid off. I believed ED coders will be the next target. When AI becomes fully developed, the hospitals won't need that many coders to code the charts. They probably just need 3 to 4 people to review the clinical criteria.

[@ContempoCoding]

Thanks for sharing your concerns. t's understandable to worry about AI in the medical coding field, but it's worth considering that any job involving computers could hypothetically be affected by AI. However, it's important to remember that AI, like Maverick AI, is designed to assist and enhance the work of medical coders, not replace them. The technology helps automate certain aspects of the coding process, reducing the burden of repetitive tasks and allowing coders to focus on more complex cases that require human expertise and judgement. Moreover, the introduction of AI in the field opens up new opportunities for coders to upskill and work in areas like AI supervision, quality control, and more. So, rather than viewing AI as a threat, we can see it as a tool that can make our work more efficient and rewarding. Hope this helps alleviate some of your concerns! 😊

[@CalvioCoding]

Auditor vs DRG vs CDI?

[@Anjubasil2024]

Hi, I am currently working in the United Kingdom as a registered nurse, but I want to work as a medical coder from my home in India. Is that possible?

[@ContempoCoding]

Yes, it’s possible to work as a medical coder remotely from India! Many U.S.-based companies outsource coding positions, and with your nursing background, you’ll have an advantage in understanding medical documentation. Make sure you obtain a coding certification like the CPC and target companies that offer remote coding roles.

[@santhoshteejay3775]

Interested need job

[@mmcdonald1000]

Is medical coding a lot of typing?

[@ContempoCoding]

Medical coding does involve some typing, but it’s not excessive. Most of your work will be selecting and entering codes using coding software, reviewing documentation, and occasionally writing brief notes or queries. It’s more about accuracy and attention to detail than high-speed typing.

[@mmcdonald1000]

@ContempoCoding ok thank you for the clarification. I have carpal tunnel in both my hands and I can't do any heavy typing. Medical billing requires a lot of typing. Medical coding will be perfect for me 😊